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CHARTERED CLUBS
Continued from the previous page Ballroom Dance Billiards
– Second Monday 7 p.m. monthly radio Contact: Pam Epstein at Billiards Center Hours
net on the club repeater. [email protected] or
512-868-4498 Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Second Saturday radio direction-finding
in-the-field “Fox Hunt” event. Monthly Dance Weekends: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“Come Dance with Me” Dance Contact: Phillip Pensabene, 512-868-
– Every Wednesday morning “tech-talk” Saturday, July 29, SCB 0103 or [email protected]
coffee group at City Market. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing to recorded music 7-10 p.m. July begins the second half of 2017. Have
– “Open Shack” operating sessions. Members no charge, guests $10 you been to the Billiards Center this year?
Beverages and snacks provided If not, why not come by for a relaxing game
Members’ benefits. Unique 24/7 access of pool? Bring a friend or come make a
to SCARS’ new and fully equipped Tea Dance new one.
state-of-the-art “ham shack” with multi- Sunday, July 16, SCB
mode HF/6m software-defined (SDR) 1:15-1:45 p.m. Social time The Billiards Center is open to all Sun
transceivers, and VHF/UHF rigs with 1:45-3:45 p.m. Dance to recorded music City residents. Monday night is Social
D-Star, digital modes and more. New to Refreshments served Billiards, a great opportunity for ladies,
Sun City? SCARS maintains the 441.625 Members $3, Guests $10 couples and beginners to play with no
MHz. Sun City repeater (+ offset, pl competitive pressure. Drop in and have
tone 103.5) – open to any FCC-licensed Social Dance some fun.
amateur radio operator. Tune in and join No Social Dance in July
in local QSO’s (conversations). For club members, we have an 8-ball
Dances: The Ballroom Dance Club tournament every Wednesday at noon
Public Service. SCARS members are typically hosts two dances each month. and a 9-ball tournament at 5:30 p.m on
available to assist Sun City and the Both dances feature a wide range of dances Thursdays. Members are also eligible for
Georgetown Fire and Police Departments such as the foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha-cha, lessons, league play and periodic special
during emergencies and help with local East and West Coast swing, bolero, samba, billiard parties.
and county special event communications night club two step, tango and merengue.
when additional radio resources are Our stereo system plays background
needed. When normal communication Four times a year the monthly dance music, the television shows financial news
modes are down, ham radios still work features an orchestra (or band) and in the mornings and sports events other
and can contact outside resources - locally, recorded music on the other evenings. times. We are a wi-fi hotspot, too!
regionally, and worldwide. When all else Three of the dances with live music also
fails, ham radio works. are catered dinner dances. Our players range from beginner to expert.
Annual dues are $10 per year. You can
Drop in! First Wednesday club meetings Light refreshments are provided for the purchase your membership online through
normally start at 6:30 p.m. with a meet & Tea Dance. You are encouraged to bring the Sun City website or in person at the
greet (eyeball QSO). The formal business your own special teacup for the Tea Dance. Member Services Office in the Social
meeting starts at 7 p.m., topped off by a Center.
radio/tech presentation. We also host a “Social Dance” throughout
the year where members can come Bocce
Aviation to mingle, chat, drink wine and have
refreshments while dancing in a very Monday through Saturday,
Saturday, July 8, 8:30 a.m., ACA relaxed atmosphere. 8-10 a.m. - Open Play
Contact: Sam Smith, Contact: Steve Mellinger, president,
[email protected], 562-676-5534 Guests are very welcome to the dances – [email protected]
please come and dance with us!
Become a member of one of Sun City’s The Sun City Bocce Club welcomes new
first chartered clubs. Aviation brings The Ballroom Dance Club offers current and experienced bocce players to the
folks together to reminisce about days club members a variety of dance classes courts. Beat the heat this summer by
when they, their friends and their at various levels, from beginning to playing under our four beautiful new
colleagues were more actively involved advanced, on Monday and Tuesday shade covers which provide plenty of
in the industry. All are invited to evenings. For more information refer to respite from the sun! We have exciting
visit. Membership is not limited to the BDC website or contact Greg or Kathy events for all levels of play and can
pilots, but to anyone with an interest in Rhodes (co-chairs, Dance Instruction) at provide instruction upon request. We
aircraft, aviation history or the aviation [email protected] or 512-869- focus on the fun of bocce and the joy
community. Dues are $12 a year. 9218. of being outside with friends playing a
Members meet on the second Saturday of healthy sport. All necessary equipment
each month at 8:30 a.m. for a social time Membership is $14 annually and covers is provided on-site by the club.
of coffee and donut holes in the Atrium of admission to the recorded music monthly
the Activities Center. dances. Additional fees may be charged Members’ events in July are:
for monthly dances that feature live music.
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(8-11 a.m.)
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
